France beat Great Britain in BJK Cup as Harriet Dart battles in defeat to Garcia

  • France ease past Great Britain 3-0 with consolation doubles left
  • Caroline Garcia beats Harriet Dart 6-1, 6-7 (10), 6-1 in final singles

In the three singles rubbers of their Billie Jean King Cup Qualifying tie against France, Great Britain put up a strong, gritty resistance as underdogs on home soil. No match was easy, no game was relinquished without a fight and they punched above their weight until the end.

But no amount of grit and goodwill could hold off the more talented, experienced and accomplished team as France closed off the three matches with three victories. After edging out Katie Boulter in her opening rubber, Caroline Garcia held off a late surge from Harriet Dart to win 6-1, 6-7 (10), 6-1 to clinch a 3-0 win.

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